Technologist - Microbiology

aku; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Technologist for Microbiology in the Clinical Laboratory. The role involves performing clinical tests and ensuring quality of results in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, participate in staff training, and assist in implementing safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required, with preference for a Masters, and a year-long traineeship or 2–3 years of experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• One year traineeship at the Clinical Laboratory at AKU or two to three years of relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• perform clinical tests independently according to the standard operating procedures and ensure quality of results
• participate in staff training, according to laboratory guidelines and also participate in educational opportunities
• assist supervisor in the implementation of the safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Guidelines
• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the physician, or nurse.

Skills

Laboratory testing procedures

Communication skills

Shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Technologist, Microbiology

Department

Clinical Laboratory

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Technologist for Microbiology department, a section of Clinical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• perform clinical tests independently according to the standard operating procedures and ensure quality of results
• participate in staff training, according to laboratory guidelines and also participate in educational opportunities
• assist supervisor in the implementation of the safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Guidelines
• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the physician, or nurse.

You should have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Masters’ degree will be preferred
• one year traineeship at the Clinical Laboratory at AKU or two to three years of relevant experience preferably in a laboratory or hospital
• thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• good written and verbal communication skills
• willingness to work in shifts.